100 Years Ago

Herald of Aug. 31, 1923

For Sale- What is known as the Burket business block, fronting 100 ft. on North Market street, Martinsburg. Plot consists of two fifty-foot lots with a large frame building tenanted by the Wagner grocery, M. C. Telephone company, Herald office and Beach’s shoe shop. For particulars, inquire of H.S. Burket, Martinsburg, PA.

Samuel W. Ake, 77, an aged and respected citizen of Roaring Spring was instantly killed on the highway in Llyswen when he was struck by a Ford bug driven by Samuel Keller of Duncansville. Death came in a few minutes following the accident and was due to a fracture of the skull.

George Zimmerman and family on Wednesday moved from the Beckie Lehman property on East Allegheny street to the Lizzie Kauffman property on South Market Street which they recently purchased. The apartment vacated by Mr. Zimmerman is now occupied by Elvin B. Kensinger and family.